Set reminders and more with Sticky Notes

Windows Ink Workspace works with Cortana to make Sticky Notes even more useful. Jot down reminders, doodle away, or note your next big idea.

Make a new Sticky Note by selecting Add Note , drag it around your screen, and change its size and color by selecting More.

Write a reminder like "Call Mom at 4 PM," select the text in blue, and then add a reminder. Cortana will remind you later. Make a note with a flight number, and she'll use it to track your itinerary. Sticky notes can help you keep track of all kinds of things, such email addresses, home addresses, stock info, phone numbers—you name it.

Note

If the text doesn't turn blue, you may have to turn on insights. On your note, select More > Settings, and make sure Enable insights is turned on.

Draw in the sketchpad

The sketchpad is a blank slate for you to draw whatever you want. Choose your writing instrument, including a ballpoint pen, pencil, or highlighter. Use Stencils—including a ruler or protractor—to guide your lines. Change the size of your brush strokes even as you draw them. If your hand slips, make fixes with different erasers.

When you're done, share it , copy it , or save it .

Add notes to screenshots using screen sketch

Open screen sketch and draw on whatever you're doing on your PC at that moment, or resume a previous screen sketch. All sketchpad tools are here, from Stencils to line width to sharing and exporting.

Tip

To open the Windows Ink Workspace when you click the shortcut button on your pen, go to Settings to customize what the button does. You can even set the workspace to open when your PC is locked.